If Boyle could come back over the next game or so that’d be great. Dubi, unfortunately for him, we have other guys that don’t score, that can be almost just like him. I have always liked him and what he gives to this team. But he’s not irreplaceable any more. Sad to say.

Mister D, it is a pretty different mentality. Our continent’s players try to be two way. It’s kind of like all they learn across the pond is to shoot and score and if you don’t do it, you sulk and don’t get back on ‘d’.

I hit submit before I saw that. I meant the whole “snipe and pout” stereotype. Fedotenko certainly doesn’t show that. Top two way forward in the NHL is Russian. Its just a little irritating, they nailed Radulov with like 5 highlights, but one was him losing an edge and one was him chipping it away from the puck carrier, but right to someone behind the puck carrier, like that was somehow avoidable. It was the standard “conclusion first” intermission skit.

I do get what they are intimating. A Don Cherry believer I am not. But we do see enough of the pouty elite Russian players who can’t be tough when the tough get going. Malkin had a so-so playoffs, actually a bit below his level. Radulov is supposed to be so spectacular, but he really hasn’t had enough time to assimilate. You could argue that Kovie, who looks spectacular at times, is not playing his best (I know some say he must be hurt), and even Ovie, who is an amazing athlete is being used sparingly by his coach.

So, you watch Phoenix and they have these white shirts on every fan. Philly has the orange shirts. Yesterday they handed out blue shirts and made it a point to have Nicky Fotiu ask all the fans to put one on so we have a sea of blue.

Is this some new NHL initiative? How about getting some real ref’s instead, Gary?

(1) the defendant (Joe M.) intended to inflict emotional
distress;
(2) the conduct of the defendant (Joe M.) was extreme and outrageous;
(3) the actions of the defendant (Joe M.) were the cause of the plaintiff’s distress; and
(4) the resulting emotional distress to the plaintiff (Tiki) was severe.

THe one thing I hope Torts is working on is how to get more shots on goal. If this team continues to do that to us and they put in a real goalie (well, Neuvirth beat us last time), it could be devastating.

Manny’s just compensating for his “anyone who doesn’t pick the Blues needs their noggins checked” comment. Silly Manny.

Anyway, how about Smith huh? How pissed do you think TB is for not holding on to him?! They would be a legit contender.
And do you guys remember when The Grate One (#16) flat out embarrassed him on a penalty shot? It’s hard to believe that is this guy.

I know must of you would rather watch a Blue Jackets-Islanders Stanley Cup finals than watch basketball, but the Clippers just had a crazy comeback to win a playoff game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Not a good night for Tennessee sports!

As for poor old Roszival, well, he does the best he can, but poor soul, he’s probably still looking around for
Jagr to pass to.

As for the odd side lights that occur, just recall a statement by Jonathan Winters ( remember him?)
he would come out with some profound observations from time to time…like when he said, ” have you ever happened to become undressed in front of a dog?……
….they really stare.”

If you missed those Mets games with Colorado you missed some fantastic happenings. ( Where did they get that Manager?) Mets had the game won,…almost,
and the Rocks called Helton in to pinch hit and he hit a three run blast to tie it up. But Mets squeezed it out in the end, but they play great some hock…er…baseball
……eh? Still can’t figure out why they dumped Nick Evans.